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    “It’s all my fault,” Sarah cried. “I shouldn’t have stopped pushing. I should have been stronger for her.” Sobs racked her body as she clung to him and did something he never thought to see. She completely broke down. Sarah, the strongest woman he had ever met, crumbled in his arms, and Erik’s heart was doing the same.
    “You had no way of knowing, Sarah. These things just happen sometimes. It’s just the way of nature. You need to be strong now and remember you have a son counting on the two of you to be there.” His mother was trying to be helpful, but in a situation like this, there were simply no words that would bring any level of comfort.

 
    Chapter Five
     
     
     
    “She’s breathing!” Stephanie’s announcement brought a gasp from Sarah’s lips, and everyone held their breath. Little Peyton had calmed somewhat in the other room, and once again, Erik wondered if there was a bond there.
    “Can I see her?” Sarah asked, her voice cracking with emotion, and Erik felt lightheaded with the combination of their joy.
    Piper is alive! His mind reeled, his heart raced and tears streamed down his face.
    “Absolutely. I’m sorry if I scared you, but she didn’t look very good at first and I needed to get her suctioned immediately. She didn’t cry, but after a few breaths, she started to pink up for me. We’ll watch her closely for the next few days, but I think she’ll be just fine,” Stephanie explained as she brought Piper over to Sarah’s waiting arms.
    Together, Erik and Sarah took in the sight of their daughter. She was like a little angel with her blonde hair, fair skin and pink cheeks. When she opened her eyes, they all sucked in a startled breath. They were amazing! Peyton’s had been the same silvery blue of every other Wolfe family member, but Piper’s had what looked like an amber starburst around her pupils that faded into the silver of the iris.
    “Will you look at that,” Angela whispered. “I’ve never seen anything so beautiful.”
    “She’s going to be a stunner when she grows up, that’s for sure,” Stephanie piped in. “You better buy a shotgun, so you can clean it when the boys start showing up on your doorstep.”
    That would never happen, mainly because Erik had no use for guns. If any man ever hurt his daughter, he’d simply let his wolf out for a nice little hunt. Problem solved.
    “Is everyone decent?” Adam called from the hall. “I think little man here would like to see his mother. He’s been pretty fussy, but he’s calming down a little now.”
    Stephanie called out for him to hold on for a minute, and Angela set about helping her tidy up.
    Once Stephanie had finished cleaning Sarah as best she could, she pulled the blankets down over her legs and disposed of the soiled towels and linen in the basket in the bathroom. “I’ll take these to the laundry and get them started so maybe they won’t stain. You guys just call if you need anything.”
    As she exited the room, Adam entered with a wiggly Peyton in his arms. “He’s a strong little guy, that’s for sure.”
    “Takes after his daddy,” Sarah replied, shifting Piper and accepting Peyton with her free arm.
    She sat with both children in her arms, and it was an amazing sight. His cubs, his mate, all together and gazing at each other for the first time. It warmed his heart, and Erik felt more tears trail down his cheek. The happiness bouncing between Sarah and him through their bond built until she giggled.
    “They’re both so small, but so perfect. Peyton looks like you, but I think he’s going to have my temper, while Piper looks like me, but she seems to be pretty mellow just like you,” Sarah whispered.
    “They are a perfect blend of their parents,” Adam cut in. He leaned closer and ran his finger gently down Piper’s cheek. “Hey there, little lady,” he cooed. When Piper opened her eyes, Adam’s widened as well. “Wow!”
    “Aren’t they amazing?” Angela asked.